Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO on September 1. Here is what his final act means for AAPL stock, John Ternus, and Apple's AI strategy in 2026.

For one of his final major public moments as Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook may give Wall Street something it’s long been waiting for: answers about the company’s artificial intelligence strategy.

Apple's WWDC keynote ended with a farewell message from Tim Cook as he gets ready to step down from his role as CEO. "On a personal note, some of the greatest highlights of my time as CEO have been events like this,

This is Tim Cook's last WWDC, and Apple's CEO will kick things off just like he always has. Cook is stepping down in September after 15 years as the iPhone maker's top leader. He will be succeeded by John Ternus,

Apple is poised to unveil a suite of new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers' conference, commencing Monday, marking the final such event under the leadership of CEO Tim Cook before John Ternus assumes the role in September.

Apple's 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference is slated to kick off today, with CEO Tim Cook to deliver a keynote address at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern time. The conference will run through Friday.